Donnie Brasco_
"In 1978, the US government waged a war against organized crime. One man was left behind the lines."
An FBI undercover agent infiltrates the mob and identifies more with the mafia life at the expense of his regular one.
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
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DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
Donnie Brasco earned $124.9M worldwide on a $35.0M budget — a 257% return on investment.
Mike Newell →
Year context
Donnie Brasco was released 29 years ago in 1997.
CAST (20)
Johnny Depp
Donnie Brasco / Joseph D. 'Joe' Pistone
Al Pacino
Benjamin 'Lefty' Ruggiero
Michael Madsen
Dominick 'Sonny Black' Napolitano
Bruno Kirby
Nicholas 'Nicky' Santora
James Russo
Paulie
Anne Heche
Maggie Pistone
Zeljko Ivanek
Tim Curley
Brian Tarantina
Bruno
Rocco Sisto
Richard 'Richie' Gazzo
Zach Grenier
Dr. Berger
Gerry Becker
Agent Dean Blandford FBI
Robert Miano
Alphonse 'Sonny Red' Indelicato
Paul Giamatti
FBI Technician
Gretchen Mol
Sonny's Girlfriend
Tim Blake Nelson
FBI Technician
Walt MacPherson
Sheriff
Ronnie Farer
Annette
Terry Serpico
Strip Club Owner
Tony Lip
Philip 'Philly Lucky' Giaccone
GA
George Angelica
Big Trin
CREW
Director
Writer
BOX OFFICE
$35.0M
Budget
$124.9M
Revenue
+257%
ROI
BLOCKBUSTER
Verdict
STUDIOS (2)
Baltimore Pictures
Mandalay Entertainment
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
127 min (2h 7m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
7.5/10 (4,753 votes)
Popularity
5
Budget
$35,000,000
Box Office
$124,909,762
Profit
+$89,909,762
IMDB
Trailer
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Donnie Brasco about?
An FBI undercover agent infiltrates the mob and identifies more with the mafia life at the expense of his regular one.
How long is Donnie Brasco?
Donnie Brasco has a runtime of 127 minutes (2h 7m).
Who directed Donnie Brasco?
Donnie Brasco was directed by Mike Newell.
Who stars in Donnie Brasco?
The cast of Donnie Brasco includes Johnny Depp, Al Pacino, Michael Madsen, Bruno Kirby, James Russo.
How much did Donnie Brasco make at the box office?
Donnie Brasco earned $124,909,762 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $35,000,000.
What is the rating of Donnie Brasco?
Donnie Brasco has a rating of 7.5 out of 10 based on 4,753 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Crime
Drama
Thriller
KEYWORDS (16)
florida
new york city
undercover
gangster
1970s
based on true story
mobster
mafia
dirty cop
informant
surveillance
card playing
stealing money
marriage counselor
drug deal
fbi agent
